From newly approved apartments to restaurants reopening and ready to serve, here’s your weekly look at what’s happening with businesses in your neighborhood.
ALDI: Bethlehem Plaza, 3843 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem Township
The original discount retailer is adding a store near the former Kmart on Nazareth Pike. It is not known when Aldi will open, according to a Facebook post from James Balliet Property Group.
The gateway property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Nazareth Pike (also known as Route 191 and Linden Street) and Route 22 has other vacancies, and Balliet Balliet’s Facebook post says more tenants are coming.
Businesses there now include a Dollar Tree, restaurants and salons. A seasonal Halloween store will also open soon on the plaza. Read more.
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ANATOLYAN KITCHEN: 3016 Linden St., Bethlehem
The Mediterranean restaurant is undergoing renovations, according to a sign in the window of Anatolian on Taylor Court on the east side of Linden Street in Bethlehem.
A reopening date has not been set as of Thursday.
When open, Anatolian Kitchen serves kebabs, gyros, hummus, soups, salads and lamb, chicken and beef dishes, along with vegetarian options.
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BANANA FACTORY ARTS CENTER: Rr. 25 W. Third, Bethlehem
The old wholesale fruit building is set to come down, now that the Bethlehem City Council has overruled its Historic Preservation Commission. ArtsQuest, Musikfest’s parent company, will tear it down and put in a new cultural center.
This five-story, 73,485-square-foot building will cost about $22.1 million.
The historical commission is an advisory body, while the City Council has final authority over land use. Get the full story.
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ML GALLERY & CO.: 901 Main St., Hellertown
The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce will welcome the new nail salon at a ribbon cutting on August 23rd. Doors will open at 5:30, with a ceremony shortly after.
ML Gallery is a nail salon specializing in nail care, foot care, enhancements and nail art.
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MOYER ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY CO.: 20-24 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
The Bethlehem City Council has approved the transfer of a liquor license from Green Pond Golf Course in Bethlehem Township to a building near the old Boyd Theater property.
Moyer Entertainment and Hospitality plans to open a restaurant on West Broad Street with a basement and rooftop bar. The opening will take place in about a year. Get all the details.
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CLEAN EATZ: 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing
The health food-focused cafe has held its grand opening and is now serving light snacks and meals with multiple choices, including bison and black bean burgers.
Clean Eatz also has meal plans available.
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PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY: 3580 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring
The therapy center will hold an open house and grand opening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 30, with a ribbon cutting at 12:15 p.m.
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FARMHOUSE CAFE: 3180 Route 611, Bartonsville
The Pocono Chamber will hold a party at the cafe’s new location from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 25. There will be a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. followed by a networking session. The event is free and everyone is invited.
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KRESSLER, WOLFF & MILLER: 14 S. Eighth St., Stroudsburg
The insurance agency will hold a grand reopening from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 with the Pocono Chamber of Commerce. The event is free and open to all.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM: 1 Broadway Street, Schuylkill Haven
The center will hold a grand opening at 4pm on Thursday, September 1, followed by a recovery walk. The event is free, with online registration.
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UPLAND SQUARE: Route 100, Pottstown
The 400,716-square-foot shopping center in Montgomery County has sold for $85.7 million, according to Brad Nathanson of Institutional Property Advisors. The AMC theater and independent spots in the center were not part of the sale. Tenants in Upland Square include Burlington, Giant, Five Below, Ross, Staples and Ulta.
The buyer is Singapore-based United Hampshire US REIT, according to a statement from Nathanson, and the seller was Paramount Realty Services Inc. of New Jersey.
Upland was built in 2009 and expanded 10 years later.
Institutional Property Advisors, which represented the seller, is a division of Marcus & Millichap Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MMI. Read more.
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ST. LUKE’S CARE NOW: 22 Walmart Plaza, Clinton
Hunterdon County’s urgent care center will reopen Monday, according to a social media post from St. Luke’s University Health Network. The Care Now office does not require appointments.
According to St.
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